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Authentic Brands’ $6B Potential Offer Lifts Mattel Shares

By Drooid · Oct 6, 2026, 2:38 PM UTC · How we work

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John Rogers Urges Sale

Ariel Investments Chairman John Rogers wrote to Mattel’s board urging a strategic sale.
Rogers said a buyer would likely pay a premium over Mattel’s current share price.
Authentic Brands expressed interest in a takeover with a potential $6 billion offer.
Mattel’s shares rose 0.9% to $16.20 in after-hours trading after news of Authentic Brands’ $6 billion potential offer (the $6 billion refers to the offer amount, not the share price).

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Mattel Shares Rise

Mattel’s 12-month forward P/E ratio is 9.99, below the industry average of 14.03.
Morningstar analyst Jaime Katz said the low valuation reflects investor frustration and could spur a turnaround.
After the news, Mattel’s shares rose 0.9% to $16.20 in after-hours trading.
This marks the second 2026 instance where shareholders urged Mattel to explore strategic options.

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John Rogers Urges Sale

Ariel Investments Chairman John Rogers wrote to Mattel’s board urging a strategic sale.
Rogers said a buyer would likely pay a premium over Mattel’s current share price.
Authentic Brands expressed interest in a takeover with a potential $6 billion offer.
Mattel’s shares rose 0.9% to $16.20 in after-hours trading after news of Authentic Brands’ $6 billion potential offer (the $6 billion refers to the offer amount, not the share price).

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